Dates 70%

Loom is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker operating out of Nigeria. Positioned as a creator of regional cocoa products, the maker produces the Dates 70% bar as part of a line centered on the slogan Delicious Nigerian Chocolate. The production occurs in a facility that also handles other food items, so the bar may contain traces of milk, nuts, and gluten.

This dark chocolate bar consists of 70% cacao, utilizing cocoa butter, cocoa nibs, and date powder as the primary ingredients. The refining process involves a melanger, which helps achieve the final texture. The resulting flavor profile is distinct, presenting notes of nectar, nuts, and red palm oil, moving away from traditional cane-sugar sweetness.

As a plant-based option, the bar is certified vegan. The maker maintains a focus on the local processing of ingredients, highlighting the specific characteristics of Nigerian-sourced cacao through their bean-to-bar methods.